About Areekkode

Areekkode

Areekode is a small village in the Malappuram district of Kerala. The village is known as the ‘Mecca of Football’ for the area’s craze for football. It is believed that the name Areekode is derived from the Malayalam word Aruvikkode, which means the side of a river. The Chaliyar river is believed to have given rise to the settlement in the village. Located in the heart of the Malabar coast, the place has its own unique Muslim culture which is different from much of North India. The Malabar Biryani is a must-try dish of the area.

Places to StaySince, Areekode is a village, one will have to weigh in the options of other towns and cities when it comes to the issue of staying. Good budget hotels are available in plenty in Malappuram, the district headquarters located at a distance of 37 km. Some of the lodges which are worth considering are Motel Araam - Kuttipuram (Tariff – Rs. 500), Swagath Inn (Tariff – Rs. 900), Ruby Residency (Tariff- Rs. 600) and Tamarind KTDC Easy Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 1,000).

LanguageThe official language of the area is Malayalam. English is also widely understood.

EventsThe important festivals celebrated are the fasting month of Ramadan, the two Eid(s), Vishu in April, Onam in August-September and Christmas.

Places of InterestSome of the places which are worth visiting in Malappuram are the Malappuram Juma Masjid, a very old mosque of its kind in the state, the Thiruppuranthaka Temple, Mannoor Shiva Temple, Kothakkunnu (known as the Marine Drive of Malappuram) and others.

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airport is the Kozhikode International Airport at a distance of 20 km.

Rail:Kozhikode Railway Station is the nearest major railway station at a distance of 36 km.

Bus:Various state transport buses as well as private buses connect Areekode to different cities in the region. Kallada Travels is a popular bus operator in the region. However, the village is mostly catered to by state-run buses. Utilising a bus ticket booking coupon can save your money when you buy your tickets.

About Alleppey(Alappuzha)

Alleppey

Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha is the popular tourist destination in India as the Backwaters of this place is considered to be the major attraction in Kerala. This beautiful place which is surrounded by backwaters, beaches, lakes, lagoons and canals is also described as the “Venice of the East". This place is also known to be the popular honeymoon destination for newlyweds. This place earlier was the busiest trade centers during the 18th century.

LanguagesThe official language of Alleppey is Malayalam. The other languages include Hindi, English and Tamil.

Events in AlleppeyThe Important Festivals of Alleppey is the Chettikulangara Bharani(Feburary).

Places to See in AlleppeyThere are several places of tourist attraction in Alleppey. Some of the places include Alleppey Beach (2 kms from Alleppey) Houseboats(1 kms from Alleppey) St Andrew's Church (1 kms from Alleppey), Pathiramannal (13 kms from Alleppey), and Backwaters, Kumarakom(20 kms from Alleppey),

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airport to Alleppey is the Cochin International Airport and Trivandrum airport. Cochin airport is about 75 kms away from this town.

Rail:Alleppey is well connected to major cities of Kerala. There are regular trains to Cochin and Trivandrum.

Bus:KSRTC buses connects to all the major cities and districts of Kerala. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers are Kallada Travels, Abi & Abi Express Travels and Sudha Travels-MSP Bus. Get Volvo bus ticket booking to anywhere in India by logging on to TicketGoose.com, a leading bus booking website.